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Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.

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Soybean Futures Jump on Signs China Is Increasing Purchases

Soybean futures jumped on signals that China is stepping up buying of the oilseed, offering hope for U.S. farmers after purchases appeared to have stalled.

November 17, 2025
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Appeals Court Revives Yellow鈥檚 Suit Against Teamsters

The case began when Yellow sued the union in the weeks leading up to its bankruptcy filing in 2023. The Teamsters had balked at the second phase of a proposed terminal network restructuring.

November 17, 2025
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Why an Appeals Court Paused FMCSA鈥檚 Non-Domiciled CDL Order

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted an emergency stay, saying the petitioners met the 鈥渟tringent requirements for a stay pending court review.鈥

November 17, 2025
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Nevada to Eliminate Nearly 1,000 Non-Domiciled CDLs

FMCSA's interim final rule limits eligibility to specific visa categories and requires states to align their CDL programs with federal standards.

November 17, 2025
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Postmaster General Says USPS Should Boost Final-Mile Delivery

David Steiner said USPS should work with more customers to provide final- or last-mile delivery to individual homes and businesses, the most expensive and labor-intensive part of delivery.

November 17, 2025
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FAA Lifts Order Slashing Commercial Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration said Nov. 16 it is lifting all聽restrictions on commercial flights聽that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country's longest聽government shutdown.

November 17, 2025
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Perspective: Safety Requires Rooting Out CDL Mills

A growing number of bad actors are posing as truck driver training schools, and the White House should be commended for taking this issue seriously, write Andrew Poliakoff and Chris Spear.

November 17, 2025
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Trump Moves to Cut Tariffs on Key Food Imports

The move comes as President Trump has pivoted to focusing on affordability measures as voters are growing increasingly wary of the economy under his leadership.

November 14, 2025
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ATA, CVSA Call for Third-Party ELD Certification

The push to strengthen ELD certification comes amid concern on the part of trucking companies, law enforcement and others about ELD tampering aimed at circumventing driver HOS limitations.

November 14, 2025
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If Supreme Court Strikes Tariffs, Wall Street Doubts Refunds

Wall Street heavyweights have struck deals with companies that could be eligible for reimbursement if tariffs are ruled unlawful, yet investors are finding the trade can be had for relatively cheap.

November 14, 2025